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How to Fix QuickBooks Error 1618 (Another Program is Being Updated)?

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QuickBooks error code 1618 is usually seen when the user tries to install or update. This error code comes up with an error message stating “Error: There was a problem installing Microsoft Runtime Library (Error 1618)” or “Error 1618: ERROR_INSTALL_ALREADY_RUNNING”. The user encounters such an error when the user tries to run the setup program to install QuickBooks programs. This error can be easily fixed by carrying out certain steps, which will be discussed later in this post. As a consequence of this QuickBooks error code 1618, the user might end up in the system being crashed.

If you are also facing QuickBooks error code 1618, then reading this post till the end would work. However, if you have any query or in case you need any assistance, then do not think much in calling us at any point of time via our toll-free number i.e. 1-800-761-1787. Our team will ensure to provide you with immediate technical support services.

 

What ends up in QuickBooks error 1618?

The QuickBooks error code 1618 can be triggered due to the below mentioned factors:

  • In case QuickBooks related program file got deleted

  • Or if there is any corruption in the windows registry

  • Also, if the QuickBooks software installation is corrupted or is incomplete

  • Moreover, if the QuickBooks related files or windows system files are infected because of virus or malware in the system

 

Steps to resolve QuickBooks error code 1618


Fixing the QuickBooks error 1618 becomes easy by reinstalling Microsoft Libraries on the system. The steps to be followed here are as follows:

  • Under this, the user needs to download the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable package

  • If the PC is 32 bit, then the user needs to open Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) and then click on download tab

  • Whereas, in case of 64 bit, the user needs to open Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 redistributable package and then click on download tab

  • The next step is to save the downloaded package

  • Also, double click the package and rename it as exe or vcredist_X86.exe. With this, the user needs to follow the instructions that are provided onscreen of the system

  • The last step in this process is to run quick fix my Program from the QuickBooks tools hub 

 

We hope that the information that we have mentioned in this post might work in fixing the QuickBooks error code 1618 successfully.

However, if the error continues to trouble you even after carrying out the above stated steps, then in that case simply ring up to our QuickBooks enterprise tech support team of technically sound accounting professionals and let them carry out the required steps.

 
 
 

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